Lotus Elan (1962 – 1973) vs Volvo P1800 (1961 – 1973): specs compared
The Lotus Elan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 106 hp against 97 hp. It is the lighter car, from 585 kg against 1,070 kg. At 4,399 mm, the Volvo P1800 is 711 mm longer than the Lotus Elan.
| Specification |
Lotus
Elan
1962 – 1973
|
Volvo
P1800
1961 – 1973
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1962 – 1973 | 1961 – 1973 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | — |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 106 hp | 97 hp |
| Torque | 138 – 146 Nm | 140 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,688 mm | 4,399 mm |
| Width | 1,422 mm | 1,676 mm |
| Height | 1,105 mm | 1,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,134 mm | 2,451 mm |
| Curb weight | 585 kg | 1,070 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.